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Thomas Grega

Oakdale,MN

Summary

Forward-thinking Operations Specialist bringing 6 years of expertise in lean ideologies for import export sector businesses. Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies. Proficient in SQL and MiniTab.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Consultant

Cardinal Health
10.2017 - Current
  • Led cross-functional teams through process improvement projects that financially benefited as much as $2M in Type I savings.
  • Mentored new project leaders and champions through projects that saved the corporation over $27M in expense and capital.
  • Identified areas of improvement for customers'' operations, implementing targeted solutions to increase productivity.
  • Managed a portfolio of projects and worked closely with senior leaders in Operations to develop strategy and solutions.

Strategic Sales Analyst

Terminex Pest Control
10.2014 - 09.2017
  • Bridged the communication gap between IT and business users to include participating on the Y2K project.
  • Managed winery relationships and fill rates at two remote distribution centers.
  • Developed robust sales pipelines with in-depth market research, competitor analysis, and industry trends assessments.
  • Improved profit margins by streamlining sales processes, reducing operational costs, and optimizing pricing strategies.

Assistant Manager

Hardees Fast Food
09.2009 - 09.2014
  • Improved performance and metric achievements in every position and received top rankings.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Organized workflow depending on employee availability to create an effective and attainable Week Over Week schedule.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
11.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics

University of Wisconsin - River Falls
River Falls, WI
03.2021

Skills

  • Six Sigma Black Belt
  • Kaizen Leader Certified
  • White, Yellow, Green belt certified
  • Operations Leader
  • Distribution & Supply Chain
  • Telecommunications
  • Information Technology
  • Project Management
  • Talented Instructor
  • Performance Management
  • Dynamic Communicator
  • Data and Process Analysis
  • End to End System Optimization
  • Business Process Mapping

Accomplishments

  • Saved Cardinal Health over $16M from 2022-2024 by leading projects and mentoring project leaders and champions in terms of localized 16 Black Belt, Kaizen, and A3 projects.
  • Network initiative projects promoting nationwide efficiency improvements resulting in $42M in savings through project co-leadership and widespread synergy.
  • Certified 3 separate Kaizen Leaders throughout tenure who have collectively supervised and mentored 130 staff members.
  • Worked in unison with VP+ level leadership to guide brainstorming network wide reconstruction resulting in the introduction of automation technology within warehouses and workflow tools.
  • Effectively sponsored and lead 7 projects when management was unable to cover labor gaps.

Timeline

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Consultant

Cardinal Health
10.2017 - Current

Strategic Sales Analyst

Terminex Pest Control
10.2014 - 09.2017

Assistant Manager

Hardees Fast Food
09.2009 - 09.2014

Bachelor of Science - Economics

University of North Dakota

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics

University of Wisconsin - River Falls

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